A Trip to France and Sunday Morning Coffee

It is hard to believe I was on one of the most amazing trips two years ago. Today, I can’t help looking back at our Provence trip.

My best friend Maryliz and I spent ten days in Provence with a small group of amazing women, and we had the most fantastic time. Thanks for joining me for Sunday Morning Coffee. This is a place to share, learn, explain, dream, and have fun. And happy Father’s Day!

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Maryliz and I traveled to Provence two years ago for a fantastic vintage flea market shopping trip. It was a lifetime trip, and we loved it so much!

I love that everything I bought in France has found homes in our Pasadena house and Ventura. Here is one of the vintage chandeliers I purchased for our beach house kitchen!

Our kitchen at the beach house with a hanging vintage chandelier, table and chairs, white cabinets, tile, and countertops.

We took the trip with French Larkspur, and Tracey is a fantastic host. Her trips are all small and so wonderful. The apartment we stayed at was incredible.

Settling In on Our First Day in Provence France

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One Boule and One Baguette Natural Linen Bread Bags

If you want to read about our trip to Provence, here are some blog posts highlighting our trip!

Au Revoir Provence

Today was our last day in Provence and I cannot believe we are heading home. This was a trip of a lifetime and all I can say is Au Revoir! We spent ten days on the road and had the most glorious trip. We toured the most wonderful towns, shopped until we dropped, and dined…

The Provence Antique Market

Today we went to our first large Provence Antique Market. We found lots of wonderful items and I found lots of linens and my new favorite item! We had a wonderful day at the Villeneuve-Les-Avignon flea market. It was similar to many of the flea markets I have attended back home but it was a…

A Day in Provence

We had another fabulous day in Provence and I can’t wait to share. But first I will answer all your questions about this trip! I booked this shopping trip to Provence with Tracey Leber at French Larkspur. She has been hosting small groups for years and it’s been great because all we had to do…

Brocante Shopping in Provence

Today was a busy day in Provence! We started in Sault and shopped our first brocante. So many fun vintage items were found! In case you are wondering what the word brocante means, it’s a flea market in France. In the future, I just might refer to my favorite local Pasadena flea market as the…

Settling In to Our Home in Provence

It was our first full day in Provence and we just finished settling in our amazing apartment. Luberon is such a beautiful area and so quaint! We drove from the airport city to the countryside, winding along narrow roads and circling through roundabouts. We stopped at one of what will be many lavender fields to…

A Week in Provence France and Sunday Morning Coffee

I am on my way to Provence France today! I will be spending ten days in France on a vintage flea market and antique shopping trip. And I cannot wait! This trip is going to be wonderful and I am so excited and promise to share everything about this trip. I will be blogging daily…

A Trip to Provence France and Sunday Morning Coffee

A trip? It’s true! I am heading off in a few weeks for a trip to Provence France for a week of flea market shopping. How exciting is that? I am traveling with my best friend Maryliz and we are going to shop at the flea markets in Provence France until we drop. And have…

When we got home, we even created the most beautiful table I featured on my blog, A French Dining Table Inspired by Our Trip to France.

French Provincial Inspired Table — A French Dining Table Inspired by Our Trip to France

So, guess what?

Dave and I are returning to France this fall for a Backroads Bike Trip to Burgundy. We can’t wait!

Water Hyacinth Placemats, Set of 6

Baroque by Wallace Antique Baroque 65pc, Silver, Service for 12

Sage Home Linen Dinner Napkins

Bormioli Rocco Green Goblet, Set of 4

Bormioli Rocco Water Glass Green, Set of 4

My Latest Project

Bathroom Remodel with Liberty Hardware — Deluxe Rectangular Mirror with Vintage Nickel Frame

You might be surprised to learn that I am a bit of a procrastinator. I know that I get a lot of things done, but I always have a list of things that I know I need to get done, but I never seem to make it to the top of my To-do list.

That is all about to change.

I am focused on the beach house first and finally finishing a few things that weren’t part of our remodel that need to get done.

I am heading to the beach this week to get the sink and faucet replaced in the bathroom pictured above. This bathroom wasn’t part of the remodel, but the sink is chipped, and the faucet needs replacing.

And it’s happening on Tuesday.

Did I mention I should have done this a year ago? Ugh.

Our modern beach house in Ventura with white plaster finish, glass windows and a new garage door.

I also had to get some locks replaced, which is happening this week.

Finally.

Next up on the list? A few things in our Pasadena home.

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My Biggest Challenge This Week

I have found a new hobby that I want to try, but you might think I am crazy.

I have been following @deck.to.farm.charm for a while, and she makes the most incredible doll houses.

Just look at the one in the photo above!

I am obsessed with her and want to make a dollhouse like this. But …

I want to make it look like our house.

Which is not an easy project. First, I need to design the plans for building the house. But while doing that, I need to make sure it is on a scale of 1/12 so everything that I make (or buy) for the inside will fit.

I did find plans to build a dollhouse that is similar to ours. Except, of course, the roof is all wrong. (Seriously, who has a roof like ours?) And the staircase is on the wrong side.

Amazingly, I think I can make most of the furniture, windows, and doors.

How cool would it be for the grandkids to play with a dollhouse of our house?

(OK, maybe after they are old enough not to trash it entirely.)

But I am not giving up.

Unless you think I am crazy. Am I?

Finish the repairs at the beach house.
Wine dinner with Nicholas Jay Windery, which is one of my favorites!
Start the repair list for My 100 Year Old Home.
Replant some of my kitchen garden and plan to plant pumpkins soon.

The Inspired Room shared Slow Decorating: How We Make Our House A Home.

Cleaning Secrets to Avoid Stress is a good read for all of us!

This photo is inspiring me to do a Complete Desk Makeover.

When was the last time you had a Coke Float?

Do you love coffee? Then you need to know that “Kaffepause” Is the Relaxing Norwegian Habit You Need to Try Tomorrow.

Cordless Table Lamp with Dimmer

Ceramic Rustic Farmhouse Vase

Wood Mirrors for Wall Mounted

And what a week it was!

Styling Our Ocean View Deck
As many of you know, the third-floor deck is my favorite room in our beach house. It’s the best place to enjoy a Southern California day. With the completion of our beach house, one area we were particularly excited to design…
DIY 4th of July Decorations for Your Table
I couldn’t resist. I saw some cute placemats at Pottery Barn, and since they were expensive, I decided to make my own 4th of July decorations. These placemats were fun and easy to make, and I think they turned out amazing….
Summer Decor Ideas and Sunday Morning Coffee
It’s finally sunny and warm in Southern California, so it’s time to update my summer decor. I have so many ideas to share! I thought sharing my favorite summer decor ideas from the beach house, and a few rooms in our…
Summer Beach House Before and After
I have been in Ventura all week, and I thought it might be fun to post some before-and-after photos of our summer Beach House. Looking back at some of the remodel photos, I find it hard to believe how far we…
Summer Outdoor Dining Ideas
I don’t need to tell you how much I love outdoor dining. Today, I created a new table with a fun summer color palette. There is something so special about sitting around a table outside. Fresh air, food, and the way…
4th of July Berry Fruit Trifle Dessert
The 4th of July is a time for celebration, and what better way to commemorate Independence Day than with a patriotic berry fruit trifle dessert? This berry fruit trifle is visually stunning with red, white, and blue layers. It is also…

Modern Wooden Round Coffee Table

Set of six copper-colored decorative charger plates for outdoor parties.

Hammered Copper Chargers, Set of 6

Three copper-colored candlesticks at varying heights with a minimalist design, perfect for an outdoor party ambiance.

Rose Gold Modern Candlesticks, Set of 3

French Glass Canning Jar

Glass Plant Mister

15 oz Hobnail Glass Cups

Martha shared her Top Tips for Hosting a Summer Party.

Next week is all about summer, so I am sharing my favorite recipes for Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches, a romantic Poolside Dinner, How to get your House Ready for Summer, a new 4th of July Dessert, 4th of July Prep at the Beach House, and my favorite Patriotic Pillow.